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A Catholic influencer said Thursday that his 5-year-old son died from a severe case of the flu.Paul Kim, who posts videos about his Catholic faith and has more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said in a video on Instagram that his son, Micah, died on New Year’s Eve after “fighting 11 long, hard days.” Previously, Kim said on Instagram that his son was hospitalized after contracting a severe case of the flu.

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after contracting flu

Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

Millions facing health care cost increases as tax credits lapse

A BELOVED pizza spot that sprouted up at a former Cracker Barrel location four months ago is now facing the same fate, headed for a permanent closure in just hours.Otis & Chuck’s Billiards, also called “The OCB,” is shutting down for good on Wednesday to the dismay of fans.

Cracker Barrel replacement collapses as permanent closure hits in hours after four-month run

‘We don’t need middle management,’ yell the new batch of traitors. With just one audacious tweak, the hit show promises to become even more satisfying – and full of bombshellsNew year, new killing spree. This is the third time the BBC has dropped a new season of The Traitors on or close to 1 January, enshrining a great new British tradition of easing into the new year with a month-long “psychological game of deception” – and, after a slow-burn start to the first season back in 2022, audiences have now learned to bay for fresh blood at Claudia Winkleman’s bell.

The Traitors review – ​this amazing new twist changes everything

If there was any hope New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would inch towards the middle or appeal to moderate Democrats as he launched his administration, it vanished in the bitter January air that ushered in the start of his term.During his inaugural address Thursday, Mamdani sought to send a clear message: That the left had won the hard-fought race for mayor, and his administration is now intent on showing the rest of the country that progressive liberals can, in fact, govern.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubles down in an unapologetically progressive inauguration

The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Jennifer Lopez is a Vegas showgirl once again.The long-awaited residency is finally here, as she hit the stage during her debut performance of “Up All Night Live in Las Vegas” on Tuesday night.With performances scheduled through March, Lopez knocked her first show out of the park, reuniting with collaborator Ja Rule for a few throwback hits.

J.Lo’s Vegas debut included a totally sheer spiderweb catsuit and Ja Rule

One half of the Island Boys didn't ring in the New Year on a high note ... 'cause has learned Franky Venegas was arrested again in Florida for alleged drug related offenses and is currently behind bars.Law enforcement tells us Franky was booked into the Collier County Jail in Naples Wednesday night on one count of drug paraphernalia, posing for a fresh mug shot ... face tattoos and all.

Island Boys' Franky Venegas Arrested in Florida

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

After an update on the President of United States recent MRI results was made public, health experts, including Doctor Sanjay Gupta, have given their verdicts on the unsual eventDonald Trump’s newly revealed MRI doctor’s note is prompting more questions than answers, as medical experts say the screening described in the former president’s report simply does not exist in standard clinical practice.

Red flags in Trump's MRI doctor's note exposed alarming issues he's suffering from

Abby Phillip bluntly responded to a conservative pundit's misleading defense of a panelist on her show.CNN’s Abby Phillip had a blunt response to a right-wing pundit’s defense of a misleading claim made on her show by conservative panelist Scott Jennings.During Tuesday’s broadcast, Jennings claimed that Minnesota Gov.

'Give Me A Break Eric': CNN Host Has Had It Up To Here With Right-Wing Pundit

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

As the new year dawns, it’s time to talk doomsday, my babies — and no one grips us with grim quite like Nostradamus.Michel de Nostredame, Nostradamus, or Nos if you’re nasty, was a 16th-century astrologer, doctor, enemy of the church and bearded soothsayer who has been credited with foretelling the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s rise to power, the September 11 attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth and Pope Francis, and the powerful earthquake that rocked Japan on New Year’s Day 2024 to name a few.

Nostradamus’ predictions for 2026 include rivers of blood, plague of bees and death by lightning

Get a First LookSign up to receive news and updates from The LookerJennifer Lopez, 56, kicked off her “Up All Night: Live In Las Vegas” residency by cheekily hitting back at her critics while wearing an ab-baring two-piece.As the Bronx native spoke to the sold-out audience of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Dec. 30, she joked about the “funny things” she hears from her detractors, as seen in a TikTok video posted by @BasicallyHollywood.

Jennifer Lopez, 56, Roasts Critics Telling Her to Dress Her Age

EXCLUSIVE: Barron's seemingly tense posture amid the loud music and a surrounding crowd poised to "dance or sway", a body language expert saidBarron Trump subtly snubbed his father, Donald, when he firmly gestured that he wouldn't dance with him during a Christmas dinner at Mar-a-lago in an incredibly awkward moment between the father and son.

Barron Trump's defiant act amid pressure to start dancing like dad Donald

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

The Holland America Line cruise ship was sailing north of Cuba at the time.A search is underway for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard on a cruise ship while sailing north of Cuba, the United States Coast Guard said Thursday.The Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam was approximately 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when the woman went overboard on Thursday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast.

Search underway for 77-year-old cruise passenger who went overboard: USCG

Have you ever wondered if the pain of fibromyalgia might actually be a type of nerve issue, a neuropathy? And if so, could we treat it with the same tools we use for other nerve problems? Today we’re diving into the idea that, for some people, fibromyalgia pain could stem from a condition called small fiber neuropathy.

One little-known nutrient that could ease fibromyalgia, chronic pain & nerve damage

Food and nutrition expert Laura Fuentes has shared a simple recipe for sauteed cabbage that requires one "secret ingredient" to make the vegetable taste even betterCabbage is a flexible vegetable that works brilliantly as a side dish for numerous main courses, from a sausage and potato traybake to a chicken roast dinner.

Cabbage tastes 'much better' when you add in 1 simple ingredient at the end

Is Tom Brady dating Alix Earle? NFL legend and popular influencer seen getting close on NYE originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.A firestorm of speculation emerged on New Year’s Day after footage surfaced of Tom Brady and social media megastar Alix Earle getting cozy in St. Barths.

Is Tom Brady dating Alix Earle? NFL legend and popular influencer seen getting close on NYE

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

The new year is bringing warmer than normal temperatures across much of the U.S. including the Northern Rockies and Great Plains, while coastal California faces warnings for a couple of feet of coastal flooding and storm surge through the weekend.A strong system is forecast to arrive off northern California and the Pacific Northwest, bringing more heavy rain and mountain snows in the region, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center.